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    LOUD hed

    We live in a semi urban area and had a Bantam hen just walk up to our front door about a year ago. No idea where she came from but she is now our pet and we since have added 2 others. They free range in the backyard. They are great pets but recently the Bantam is unbelievably loud 2-3 times a...
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    Brooder temperature regulation

    OK, it is 91 directly under the lamp and 81 on the other side. Is this OK? Maybe I am worrying too much about this but I really want these 2 chicks to do well--my kids are counting on me! Thank you.
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    Brooder temperature regulation

    Thank you. I just happened to have a 100W bug light so that is in, looks like 91 under it and I am testing the temp on the other side right now. The chicks thank you!
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    Brooder temperature regulation

    Thank you for the advice. My brooder is 23" by 16". I think the thermometer is very accurate. They are hovering in an area that is 88 deg. I do have it indoors so now I am thinking I need to get a smaller wattage bulb and have a smaller 95 deg area and they can self regulate a bit better. I...
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    Brooder temperature regulation

    Hello, I am new at this but have tried to do my homework and really appreciate this forum. I have 2 chicks that are 3-4 days old. I have a brooder inside that is a storage bin with a wire top and a 275 Watt heat lamp overhead. I have a thermometer inside and understand it should be 95 deg the...
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    baby chick not doing well

    Thank you Cheryl. Do you mean snuggle with people? I picked the first one up often and let her settle in but was thinking maybe that wasn't a good idea and I should leave them alone to just get strong for the first week. What do you think?
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    baby chick not doing well

    Thank you all for the advice. The chick didn't make it so we will try again. I am encouraged reading the information that we did things right. I used pine shavings, did try sugar water, put a stuffed animal in the cage and was using Manna Pro chick starter. She was eating great for 2 days...
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    baby chick not doing well

    I am an amateur at this and would love some help. About a year ago we had a bantam chicken walk up to our house--very odd considering our urban area--she is still here and is now our pet--softie. I told the kids if she was still around in the spring we could get her a friend. We bought one...
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